AS 1289.6.3.3-1997
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Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes Soil strength and consolidation tests - Determination of the penetration resistance of a soil - Perth sand penetrometer test (Reconfirmed 2013)
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05-06-1997
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This Standard sets out the procedure for determining the resistance of a soil to penetration by a flat ended rod of 16 ±0.2 mm diameter driven with a 9 kg mass, dropping 600 mm. Use of the method is limited to granular soils with a maximum particle size not exceeding 2 mm, and a layer thickness of at least of 450 mm.
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CE/9
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| ISBN |
0 7337 1059 X
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| Pages |
3
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| ProductNote |
Reconfirmed 15-07-2013
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| PublisherName |
Standards Australia
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This method sets out the procedure for determining the resistance of a soil to penetration by a flat ended rod of 16 ¦0.2 mm diameter driven with a 9 kg mass, dropping 600 mm. Use of the method is limited to granular soils with a maximum particle size not exceeding 2 mm, and a layer thickness of at least of 450 mm.
Originated as AS 1289.F3.3-1984.
Revised and redesignated AS 1289.6.3.3-1997.
Incorporating: Amdt 1-1999
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